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UK Chamber of Shipping Autumn Lunch 2024

In person safety culture conference
Thursday 7th November 2024
In person safety culture conference
10:30 - 15:30
Member tickets - £140 + VAT
Non-member tickets - £180 + VAT
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Address:
Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa
Address: 5 Maritime Walk, Southampton SO14 3QT

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The UK Chamber of Shipping is organising its annual Autumn Lunch at the lovely Harbour Hotel in Southampton.

Keynote speakers

Rhett Hatcher, UK Chamber of Shipping CEO

Rhett Hatcher, UK Chamber of Shipping

CEO
Rhett joined the Chamber of Shipping as the CEO in March 2024, after leaving the Royal Navy and, most recently, the role of UK National Hydrographer, Deputy Chief Executive and Director for Defence and Data Acquisition at the UK Hydrographic Office.

During his time in the Navy, Rhett served as a bridge watchkeeper, attack helicopter pilot, warfare officer and Joint staff officer on operations all over the world. He held sea and air command appointments in HM Ships Penzance, Bulwark and Protector and 815 Naval Air Squadron, respectively. Rhett has worked extensively across government departments in Whitehall, developing policy options for political choice on issues regarding futures and strategic analysis, military capability, counter-terrorism, Joint operations and international security.
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Peter Aylott, UK Chamber of Shipping

Policy Director
Peter leads the policy team to provide a coordinated and focused service across this key part of the chamber's offering to its membership.
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Kathryn Neilson, MNTB

Director
Kathryn is responsible for the overall operation of the MNTB, overseeing and facilitating its technical work, new entrant training programmes, careers promotion strategy and managing the charitable work of the Maritime Educational Foundation.

Prior to joining the MNTB, Kathryn worked for Royal Caribbean International overseeing the Company’s cadet training programme as well as being responsible for the Safety and Compliance of the fleet. Her background is in teaching and training development. Kathryn joined the MNTB in August 2017.

Autumn Lunch Agenda

10.30
Welcome Registration and Refreshments
11.00
Presentations from the UK Chamber of Shipping

Followed by a panel with Q&A session with Chamber President, CEO and Director of Policy.

11.45
Networking time for all attendees.
13.00
Lunch
15.30
Lunch Ends

Parking: Car parking at the hotel onsite is free of charge for hotel residents only.

Alternatively please try Ocean car park all parking charges are outlined on the website. With 776 spaces over six levels. The postcode for your sat nav is SO14 3TJ. To view a map, please click here.

Nearest Train Station / Airport: The closest station is Southampton Railway Station, which is approx. 10 minutes away by car. The closest airport is Southampton Airport, which is approx. 20 minutes away by car.

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The Area: Take a short trip into the city and discover the rich maritime & architectural traditions of Southampton’s past and present in medieval Bargate, and explore the Sea City Museum, home of the world-famous Titanic exhibition. Southampton’s Central Railway Station and cruise terminals are just minutes away.

Accommodation: For those looking to extend their stay use the accommodation link below:

 Hotelmap